Are Expensive Showrunner Deals Worth It?
The Town with Matthew Belloni
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Showrunner Strategies in Peak TV
This chapter explores the dynamics of high-value deals in the entertainment industry, focusing on showrunners who negotiate creative control while navigating multiple networks. It highlights the financial successes of key figures like Taylor Sheridan and Dick Wolf, examining their contributions to iconic series and the pitfalls of underperforming shows shifting to streaming. The discussion also contemplates the balance between artistic freedom and commercial success in the era of Peak TV, alongside insights into talent acquisition strategies in the television industry.
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